On the display side, ASUS does not squander either. The 16-inch model is thus armed with a Mini-LED and QHD panel which goes up to 165 Hz, while the 18-inch model goes on a Nebula Display HDR, QHD and 240 Hz panel. Of course, more affordable options will be available. also topical (Full HD and 165 Hz in 18 inches for example, at the cost of a much lower image quality). In any case, we find a maximum of 64 GB of DDR5 at 4,800 MHz, up to 2 TB of M2 SSD and a 90 Wh battery compatible with USB-C charging up to 100 W. power supply varies this time between 280 and 330 W depending on the configuration chosen.
A point on the dimensions of the two products, finally: count on 30.1 mm thick and 2.7 kg for the Strix SCAR 16, against 30.6 mm and 3.3 kg for the Strix SCAR 18. In the immediate, ASUS France is not yet able to send us the pricing of these various new features. Again, this article is intended to be updated as information is received.
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 will be available in the first quarter of 2023, starting at 4,099 euros, compared to a starting price set at 3,999 euros for the SCAR 18, which will arrive at retailers over the same period.